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5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills
Zip code 07078
County Essex
Municipality Millburn Township
Block 4503
Lot 13

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

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Sale date 07/29/2019
Sale price $2,490,000
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Property tax $50,273

Lot & Building Information for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

Building sqft 7,196
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.591
Year built 2010
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Zoning district Residential (R-4)
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About 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078?

5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was built in 2010 and has a total of 7,196 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,490,000, the tax amount paid for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 is $50,273.

When was 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078 was last sold in 07/29/2019 for $2,490,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2019 $2,490,000
08/23/2013 $2,650,000
05/27/2010 $2,687,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/29/2019 - D
08/20/2019 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/23/2013 - D
08/29/2013 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/27/2010 - D
06/03/2010 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/18/2008 - D
08/14/2008 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/22/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $50,273
Market value $2,490,000

Assessment History for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $2,490,000 $2,490,000 2.019 $50,273 +1.87%
2024 $2,490,000 $2,490,000 1.982 $49,352 +1.33%
2023 $2,490,000 $2,490,000 1.956 $48,704 +0.67%
2022 $2,490,000 $2,490,000 1.943 $48,381 -12.51%
2021 $2,853,400 $2,853,400 1.938 $55,299 +0.62%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Deerfield Elementary School 7 Public K-4 402 0.39
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 1.00
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.16
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.16
The Pingry School NR Private K-5 288 1.16

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Montessori Children's Academy NR Private K-7 44 1.00
Far Brook School NR Private PK-8 220 1.16
The Winston School NR Private 2-8 104 1.16
St. Rose of Lima School NR Private PK-8 186 1.16
Aquinas Academy NR Private PK-8 241 1.84

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Monmouth Court Campus NR Public 9-12 0 1.61
Livingston Sr High School 9 Public 9-12 2,066 2.06
Millburn Sr High School 8 Public 9-12 1,378 2.38
Golda Och Academy NR Private PK-12 479 2.42
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private 6-12 0 2.46

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Neighbors for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills

Here are the neighbors for 5 Sylvan Way, Short Hills.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
25 Sylvan Way, Short Hills 5,984 10/06/2022
23 Holly Dr, Short Hills 2,612
1 Rolling Hill Rd, Short Hills 2,351 01/22/2013 $727,000
38 Athens Rd, Short Hills 3,721 11/21/2000 $600,000
42 Athens Rd, Short Hills 3,964 03/08/2008 $100
74 Athens Rd, Short Hills 2,389 09/17/2011 $1,055,750
19 Sylvan Way, Short Hills 4,698 08/29/2003 $925,000
33 Holly Dr, Short Hills 4,574 07/26/2022
52 Athens Rd, Short Hills 4,226 02/21/2025
64 Athens Rd, Short Hills 2,418 01/28/2020 $2,500,000
15 Sylvan Way, Short Hills 5,765 03/23/2012 $2,660,000
17 Holly Dr, Short Hills 2,537 06/28/2016 $1
9 Sylvan Way, Short Hills 7,311 04/14/2010 $1,300,000
27 Holly Dr, Short Hills 3,806 09/05/2024
24 Sylvan Way, Short Hills 3,500 06/19/1987 $453,000
34 Athens Rd, Short Hills 6,259 03/30/2015 $1
68 Athens Rd, Short Hills 5,260 08/18/2022
1 Sylvan Way, Short Hills 3,129 05/19/2009 $999,000
60 Athens Rd, Short Hills 5,632 04/26/2019 $2,845,000
30 Sylvan Way, Short Hills 3,655 12/09/2024

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